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Italian castles

An updated list of the most beautiful Italian castles.

Step into the enchanting world of Italian Castles with WeirdItaly.com. This section unveils Italy’s lesser-known, mysterious, and intriguing fortresses and palaces. Discover architectural marvels, captivating histories, and hidden secrets that lie within the walls of these majestic structures.

Embark on a journey through Italy’s bewitching castles and uncover tales of medieval intrigue, romance, and adventure.

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The Most Beautiful Castles in Valle d’Aosta, Italy

December 12, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Best Castles to visit in Valle d’Aosta, Italy Valle d’Aosta, located in the northwest of Italy, is a region known for its beautiful alpine landscape and … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian castles, What to see in Italy Tags castles, Valle d'Aosta
Barletta-Castle

Barletta Castle

December 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The architectural stratifications caused by the succession of several reigning families from the 11th century to the 18th century may be seen in the Barletta … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, barletta, castle, Frederick II
Altamura

Altamura Castle

December 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Castello di Altamura was formerly a prominent structure in the city of Altamura, Bari, Italy. Some of its remnants may still be seen inside the … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags altamura, Frederick II, puglia
Norman Castle, Terlizzi, Palazzo de Gemmis

Norman Castle, Terlizzi

December 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Norman castle of Terlizzi is a Norman castle built in the 11th century. Terlizzi became a feudal area after the Norman invasion and fell … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, Ferrante of Aragon, norman castle, normans, terlizzi
Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle, Sannicandro di Bari

Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle, Sannicandro di Bari

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The Norman-Hohenstaufen Castle is a medieval building located in Sannicandro di Bari, Southern Italy. It is situated in the town’s historic area, surrounded by distinctive … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, bari, castle, Hohenstaufen, norman castle, normans
Abbazia-Santo-Stefano,-Monopoli

Santo Stefano Castle, Monopoli

November 24, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Santo Stefano Castle, also known as Santo Stefano Abbey, is an important coastal fortification located outside the city of Monopoli, Apulia. It was a crucial … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags castle, Knights of Malta, Monopoli, puglia
Bastione S.Maria, Castello di Monopoli

Castle of Charles V, Monopoli

November 23, 2022 by WeirdItaly

The castle of Charles V in Monopoli is a 16th-century castle built during the Spanish rule of the city. Construction on the fortress that Emperor … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, castle, emperor charles V, Monopoli
Castello di Roccascalegna

The Most Beautiful Castles in Abruzzo, Italy

November 20, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Best Castles to visit in Abruzzo, Italy Several historic castles of Abruzzo were strongholds or fortifications on mountaintops to guard the valleys, particularly those of … Read more

Categories Featured, Italian castles, What to see in Italy Tags abruzzo, castles, Frederick II, lombards, normans
conversano-castle

The Castle of Conversano

November 17, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Conversano Castle is a medieval castle in Conversano, Apulia, southern Italy. Since Norman times, the Counts of Conversano have called the castle home for approximately … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, castle, conversano
Swabian-Castle,-Bari

Swabian Castle, Bari

November 17, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Castello Normanno-Svevo or Swabian Castle is a medieval castle in Bari, Apulia, southern Italy. It was most likely constructed in 1132 by Norman King Roger … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags apulia, bari, castle, Ferdinand of Aragon, Frederick II, Roger II
Châtelard Castle, Aosta Valley

Châtelard Castle, Aosta Valley

November 17, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Châtelard Castle is a medieval castle in the town of La Salle in the Aosta Valley, Italy. Rodolphe Grossi, the bishop of Aosta from 1243 … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags castle, Valle d'Aosta
La Mothe Castle

La Mothe Castle, Aosta Valley

November 16, 2022 by WeirdItaly

La Mothe Castle is a medieval castle located in Arvier, Aosta Valley. There are two castles in Arvier; the other is the Montmayeur castle. The … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags aosta valley, castle
Montmayeur-Castle,-municipality-of-Arvier,-Aosta-Valley,-Italy

Montmayeur Castle, Aosta Valley

November 16, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Montmayeur Castle, also known as Arvier Castle, is a castle located in Arvier, Aosta Valley. Currently, the castle is in ruins as the castle has … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags castle, Valle d'Aosta
Castello-di-Introd

Introd Castle

November 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Introd Castle (French: Château d’Introd) is located in Introd, Aosta Valley, Italy. The Introd Castle was most likely constructed in the 12th century. having a … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags castle, Valle d'Aosta
Chatel Argent -Villeneuve

Châtel-Argent, Aosta Valley

November 15, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Châtel-Argent is an ancient castle, now ruined, that stands on high ground overlooking the Dora Baltea River in the commune of Villeneuve, Aosta Valley. The … Read more

Categories Italian castles Tags castle, Valle d'Aosta
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